How many syllables in “burdies”?
syllables in "burdies"
Word details
Syllables
2
bur · dies
Letters
7
b · u · r · d · i · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “burdies”
The word “burdies” contains 2 syllables, divided as bur · dies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burdies" have?
"burdies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "burdies" into syllables?
"burdies" is divided into syllables as: bur · dies.
What is the Scrabble score for "burdies"?
The Scrabble score for "burdies" is 10 points.
Using “burdies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "burdies" (bur · dies) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “burdies” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “burdies”
The letters in “burdies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bruised.